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with RCSMon, 21 Jan 2019 22:02:12 +0000en-GBhourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=5.0.3Global unveils new television commercial for Hearthttps://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/07/global-unveils-new-television-commercial-for-heart/
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/07/global-unveils-new-television-commercial-for-heart/#commentsThu, 12 Jul 2018 15:22:21 +0000https://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=212532Heart has a new television commercial encouraging viewers to listen across the UK.]]>

Heart has a new television commercial encouraging viewers to listen across the UK.

The advert starts with breakfast presenter Emma Bunton saying: “We’re turning up the feel good on Heart” then goes into a video montage of people having fun and an audio mix of some of the station’s playlist, including Justin Timberlake’s Can’t Stop the Feeling.

It also features the station’s app and instagram page, and the Global logo.

]]>https://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/07/global-unveils-new-television-commercial-for-heart/feed/1Watch: Remembering the Gemini Black Thunderhttps://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/04/watch-remembering-the-gemini-black-thunder/
Tue, 17 Apr 2018 11:04:45 +0000https://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=210470A programme has been created by former Gemini FM Black Thunder crew member Ross Trant looking back at his last days at the station.
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A programme has been created by former Gemini FM Black Thunder crew member Ross Trant looking back at his last days at the station.

Ross, also known locally as Tractor Boy, visits Radio Exe and his former Black Thunder Crew, and catalogues his last day at the station after five years.

The 40-minute film features a Black Thunder fully logo’d and Ross is even wearing a Gemini t-shirt.

]]>Nick Grimshaw turns Dr in latest radio comphttps://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/01/nick-grimshaw-turns-dr-in-latest-radio-comp/
Thu, 25 Jan 2018 09:49:24 +0000https://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=209129BBC Radio 1 Breakfast with Nick Grimshaw has a feature where guests are wired up to a heart rate monitor.]]>

BBC Radio 1 Breakfast with Nick Grimshaw has a new feature where guests are wired up to a heart rate monitor.

And today, Maisie Williams took on The ‘Heart Rate Monitor challenge’ with Doctor Nick and we see how she reacts to her boyfriend Ollie Jackson (Game of Thrones actor) revealing a story about her being seen naked by a hotel worker in Bournemouth, Eddie Redmayne predicting how Game of Thrones will end (Maisie lets slip she knows!), and her flatmate and iBoy co-star, Bill Milner sends a video message from Maisie’s bed.

]]>BBC Radio Solent makes Christmas promo videohttps://radiotoday.co.uk/2017/11/bbc-radio-solent-makes-christmas-promo-video/
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2017/11/bbc-radio-solent-makes-christmas-promo-video/#commentsTue, 28 Nov 2017 14:40:02 +0000https://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=208399BBC Radio Solent has created a Christmas video in an attempt to compete with the major retailers.]]>

BBC Radio Solent has created a Christmas video in an attempt to compete with the major retailers.

The team from Breakfast in Dorset, the morning opt-out from Radio Solent, have created the 80-second spot using a BBC Introducing Solent artist, with local people and places featuring. You can see breakfast presenter Steve Harris hosting his show from the recently refurbished Dorset studio.

The promo tells the story of three different people (and one dog) deciding to turn in ahead of what viewers are lead to believe is the big day itself. Like with all the best festive adverts though everything is not what – or who – it seems. It stars amateur actors from the New Hardy Players and was shot on location in helpful local shops, and the team’s living rooms.

The show’s producer Ian Ramsdale told RadioToday: “We wanted to prove with this advert that we think big at BBC Radio Solent. That ambition and creativity are more valuable to an ad campaign than very deep pockets.

“Of course, a good soundtrack is vital for a successful advert these days, and the music here is provided by BBC Introducing Solent artist Emily Denton, a singer who uploaded her track via the BBC Uploader.”

While the project was being developed, it was talked about on-air under the name Operation Brownsea. “One of the high street retailers most famous for its Christmas adverts owns the castle on Brownsea Island in Dorset,” Ian explained. “Calling it Operation Brownsea meant people knew exactly what they could expect without us having to explicitly mention any commercial interests.”

]]>https://radiotoday.co.uk/2017/11/bbc-radio-solent-makes-christmas-promo-video/feed/1Kyle abandons Jackie O live on-air at KIIShttps://radiotoday.co.uk/2017/10/kyle-abandons-jackie-o-live-on-air-at-kiis/
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2017/10/kyle-abandons-jackie-o-live-on-air-at-kiis/#commentsMon, 16 Oct 2017 08:36:53 +0000https://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=207650Jackie O was left to man the golden microphone by herself at KIIS 1065 in Sydney after Kyle stormed out of the studio.]]>

Jackie O was left to man the golden microphone by herself at KIIS 1065 in Sydney after Kyle stormed out of the studio during a discussion about ACRA winners, rivals Kate, Tim & Marty.

After not answering the question of whether Jackie O thought Kyle was funnier than Marty Sheargold, Kyle removed his headphones and called for everyone else to vacate the studio, leaving a lost Jackie O to navigate the studio desk herself.

“Hang on, bear with me listeners,” Jackie said as she ran around to the other side of the desk.

“Oh geez…no seriously, you guys are going to have to come back because I don’t know what I’m doing over here.”

]]>https://radiotoday.co.uk/2017/10/kyle-abandons-jackie-o-live-on-air-at-kiis/feed/1Videos: Radio 1 Roadshow remembered for 50thhttps://radiotoday.co.uk/2017/09/videos-radio-1-roadshow-remembered-for-50th/
Fri, 29 Sep 2017 01:47:29 +0000https://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=207463The BBC in the South, along with the Radio Academy South Branch, has been remembering the famous Roadshow events in the area.]]>

As Radio 1 turns 50, the BBC in the South, along with the Radio Academy South Branch, has been remembering the famous Roadshow events in the area.

A special event was held last year with Jonny Beerling, Adrian Juste, Smiley Miley, David Hamilton and Paul Burnett, hosted by Radio Solent’s Alex Dyke, looking back at the Summer of 76 and the history of the station.

And special video recordings of Radio 1 presenters in the area performing at the Roadshows have been aired for the first time since they were made, presented and produced by Radio Solent’s Richard Latto.

]]>Laura is Livin’ La Vida Lo-Carb at kmfmhttps://radiotoday.co.uk/2017/06/laura-is-livin-la-vida-lo-carb-at-kmfm/
Mon, 26 Jun 2017 12:28:06 +0000https://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=205953Here's a parody video made for Laura, one half of the breakfast show at kmfm, as she cuts out carbs.]]>

Here’s a parody video made for Laura, one-half of the Garry and Laura breakfast show at kmfm, as she cuts out carbs.

Communicorp’s Manchester station XS Manchester has posted a video to find out if its morning presenters are twa*ts.

Hosts Steve and Matt were asked a number of questions for a video, posted online, to find out.

See what happened for yourself below:

]]>Stephanie Hirst records radio advice videoshttps://radiotoday.co.uk/2016/11/stephanie-hirst-records-radio-advice-videos/
Tue, 29 Nov 2016 14:57:49 +0000http://old.radiotoday.co.uk/?p=201960Radio and TV presenter Stephanie Hirst is appearing in a series of online videos that offer advice and opinions on the state of UK radio.]]>

Radio and TV presenter Stephanie Hirst is appearing in a series of online videos that offer advice and opinions on the state of UK radio.

Topics include tips on breaking into the radio industry, her opinions on the future of radio, and thoughts on her own career. Stephanie recorded the videos, entitled ‘Stephanie Hirst’s Radio Tapes,’ with little preparation after a chance meeting with a former radio colleague.

“I was in the Sharp Project in Manchester recording a TV show when I met a former colleague from the old days” she said, “we started talking about our shared passion for radio, and he saw that I still feel strongly about the industry. He runs a film and video business in Manchester and he invited me into his studio to talk about the industry”.

“It was a real on-the-spot challenge, but that’s how I used to exist in the radio studio, so I loved every second of it! I didn’t really think about it, but thought ‘why the hell not?’, so after a bit of make-up, we went into the studio and we recorded it all in about half an hour.”

The former colleague she met is Paul Renhard, Creative Director at Tadah Media who worked with Hirst at Pulse FM in Bradford in the 1990s.

“I saw Stephanie walking onto the set and said Hi. We started talking and it quickly became apparent that she has a great deal of wisdom and serious knowledge about the inner workings of the UK radio industry. Such wisdom shouldn’t go to waste so I thought let’s record it for posterity and help people who need some sage advice to not only get into the industry but stay in it!”

“This is not a commercial venture – no money has changed hands – it’s free advice about getting a career in the radio industry for everyone to learn from. We all filmed and edited gratis. Stephanie has a breath-taking understanding of radio, and its s crime that her insight and radio instinct is going to waste”.

A new episode of the video series, entitled Stephanie Hirst’s Radio Tapes, will be released each week.

]]>Chris Moyles freaks out over studio tourhttps://radiotoday.co.uk/2016/10/chris-moyles-freaks-out-over-studio-tour/
Thu, 06 Oct 2016 14:08:03 +0000http://old.radiotoday.co.uk/?p=201210Did you see the one where Chris Moyles went mad over a visitor looking through the Radio X studio window during a link?]]>

Did you see the one where Chris Moyles went mad over a visitor looking through the Radio X studio window during a link?

]]>Jon Holmes takes an unexpected journeyhttps://radiotoday.co.uk/2016/09/jon-holmes-takes-an-unexpected-journey/
Mon, 26 Sep 2016 15:58:00 +0000http://old.radiotoday.co.uk/?p=201033Jon Holmes has starred in another video about digital radio, getting its first screening at the Radio Festival.]]>

Jon Holmes has starred in another video about digital radio, getting its first screening at the Radio Festival.

Jon travels around the UK looking at digital radio and the minimuxes currently operating in a number of towns and cities around the UK, showcasing the growth of digital radio stations.

He even visits his current employer, talkRADIO, to look at the studios of Virgin Radio, talkSPORT etc, and touches on Wireless Group being taken over by News Corp.

We’ve got the video for you to watch at home, work or even in the car, right here.

Jon Holmes, said: ‘In the last year, new voices and new ideas have flourished with an explosion of creativity and innovation thanks to the expansion of digital radio. It’s important that we take a moment to acknowledge that something amazing is happening in radio, and I can’t think of a better way to reflect this other than for Digital Radio UK to force a short man to dress as a hobbit against his will and send him to Brighton.’

Ford Ennals, CEO, Digital Radio UK, adds: ‘Jon is a terrific advocate of digital radio and a brilliant writer and performer on every level. There could not be a better man to tell this incredible story of innovation and creativity in quite such a unique and truly entertaining way.’

We love a good taste test, but not generally when one of the three types of milk is breast milk belonging to a listener.

This is the test Alex Duffy did with co-host Emma Jones today on Viking FM’s breakfast show after Emma was sent to milk a cow on yesterday’s show.

Alex had to test three types of milk – the cow’s milk made by Emma, supermarket milk, and breast milk kindly donated by Lynne, a Viking FM listener.

See the result in the video for yourself below.

]]>Greg Burns gets a wind-up welcome at Novahttps://radiotoday.co.uk/2016/07/greg-burns-gets-a-wind-up-welcome-at-nova/
Tue, 19 Jul 2016 06:24:07 +0000http://old.radiotoday.co.uk/?p=200193Former Capital FM presenter Greg Burns hosted his first show on Nova 969 this week, but it didn't go according to plan. Or did it?]]>

Former Capital FM presenter Greg Burns hosted his first show on Nova 969 this week, but it didn’t go according to plan. Or did it?

His new workmates from breakfast, Fitzy and Wippa, played a prank on him to welcome him to the station leading him to believe he was off-air during his first show.

Viking FM breakfast presenter Alex Duffy tricked his co-host into thinking they were live on-air whilst reading out a list of swear words.

Alex was revealing new words which are now apparently OK to be used on the radio.

Emma, who’s only been on the show a few months, has a priceless reaction – and you can she the whole thing in the video below.

]]>Two ponies visit BBC Radio 2’s Jeremy Vinehttps://radiotoday.co.uk/2015/12/two-ponies-visit-bbc-radio-2s-jeremy-vine/
Tue, 15 Dec 2015 11:35:06 +0000https://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=197213It was just another day at BBC Radio 2 HQ yesterday, apart from the two Shetland Ponies which visited the studio.]]>

It was just another day at BBC Radio 2 HQ yesterday, apart from the two Shetland Ponies which visited the studio.

And to make the event a true multi-media occasion, each pony had a camera fitted to document the occasion.

Here’s what happened. Just don’t ask us why.

]]>Moose turns up at talkSPORT on his day offhttps://radiotoday.co.uk/2015/11/moose-turns-up-at-talksport-on-his-day-off/
Mon, 30 Nov 2015 22:23:50 +0000https://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=196935A video by Alan Brazil which captures Ian Abrahams turning up for work is being talked about on social media.]]>

A vertical video by Alan Brazil which captures Ian Abrahams turning up for work is becoming popular on social media.

The 30 second clip shows the Moose being told he’s turned up for work on his day off, at 0400hrs this morning.

He had to check the rota before believing he’s in on the wrong day. He thought today was November 23rd even though a colleague told him it is Monday 30th.

]]>Jake Yapp does BBC Network Radio in 9’46”https://radiotoday.co.uk/2015/11/jake-yapp-does-bbc-network-radio-in-946/
Thu, 26 Nov 2015 23:23:57 +0000https://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=196879Comedian Jake Yapp entertained guests at the Radio Production Awards this week with his own take on BBC Network Radio.]]>

Former BBC Radio 1 Controller Johnny Beerling recalls his 36 years at the BBC in an exclusive RadioToday interview.

Johnny chats with Stuart Clarkson, recalling life at the Light Programme in the 50s and 60s, the launch of Radio 1, the history to the Roadshow, Live Aid and leaving Radio 1 as it headed in a new direction.

It’s all content from his revised book – Inside Radio 1 – currently available from johnnybeerling.co.uk

See the entire video below and hear highlights on this week’s RadioToday Programme.

]]>Sun FM presenters create James Bond spoofhttps://radiotoday.co.uk/2015/11/sun-fm-presenters-create-james-bond-spoof/
Thu, 05 Nov 2015 11:55:13 +0000https://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=196488Simon Grundy and Danielle Moore from Sun FM have recorded their own spoof of the latest James Bond film, in the station's studio.]]>

Simon Grundy and Danielle Moore from Sun FM breakfast have recorded their own spoof of the latest James Bond film trailer, filmed in the station.

The short video shows off an Aston Martin car and has the station’s mascot in the studio stroking a cat, nick named as Gold Feather.

We’ll just leave this YouTube below and let you enjoy the rest for yourself..

]]>That Greg James / Sir David Attenborough videohttps://radiotoday.co.uk/2015/11/that-greg-james-sir-david-attenborough-video/
Wed, 04 Nov 2015 11:14:27 +0000https://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=196513Greg James took the opportunity to have Sir David Attenborough narrate Adele's new video Hello on his show yesterday.]]>

Greg James took the opportunity to ask Sir David Attenborough narrate Adele’s new video Hello on his show yesterday.

The results are quite remarkable, and are gaining the interest of worldwide media once again.

Have a listen/watch below if you haven’t already seen it and let us know your thoughts in the comments.

]]>Little Mix reduce Jackie O to tears on KIIShttps://radiotoday.co.uk/2015/10/little-mix-reduce-jackie-o-to-tears-on-kiis/
Wed, 14 Oct 2015 18:22:14 +0000https://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=196141The pranks between Kyle and Jackie O on KIIS 106.5 in Sydney continue with the help of girl group Little Mix.]]>

The pranks between Kyle and Jackie O on KIIS 1065 in Sydney continue with the help of girl group Little Mix.

Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O were interviewing the band but Jackie didn’t know Kyle had planned a wind-up in advance. It all appeared to kick off when Little Mixer Jade Thirlwall didn’t like a question about Justin Bieber.

Jade ended up walking out of the studio much to the surprise of Jackie O. When they returned, tears of relief set in.

The prank was in return for previous tricks played on Kyle, including this (apparent) phone call to the President of the United States.

]]>The Radio Festival 2015 – video round-uphttps://radiotoday.co.uk/2015/09/the-radio-festival-2015-video-round-up/
Wed, 30 Sep 2015 14:46:47 +0000https://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=195945The Radio Academy is back, and brought us a three day festival enjoyed by hundreds of delegates this week.
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The Radio Academy is back, and brought us a three day festival enjoyed by hundreds of delegates this week.

We’ve also created a quick montage of what happened in the video below, and keep scrolling for exclusive interviews with Ben Cooper, Paul Gambaccini, Jon Holmes and Christian O’Connell. We also had a quick chat with Chris Evans, which you can hear here.

]]>Jon Holmes explains all about DAB digital radiohttps://radiotoday.co.uk/2015/09/jon-holmes-explains-all-about-dab-digital-radio/
Tue, 29 Sep 2015 13:45:28 +0000https://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=195908A fun video explaining digital radio has been produced and played at the Radio Festival in London.]]>

A fun video explaining digital radio has been produced and played at the Radio Festival in London.

The short guide, presented by Radio X weekend breakfast host Jon Holmes, gives a quick overview of getting digital radio in your car and includes appearances by Rosie Smith and Laurence Harrison.

It has been made in the theme of the Back to the Future films, produced by Ford Ennals and directed by Sam Bonham. It received a warm welcome from delegates.

Take 10 minutes to watch for yourself below:

]]>VIDEO: Hywel & Jamie’s best bits from Rock FMhttps://radiotoday.co.uk/2015/09/video-hywel-jamies-best-bits-from-rock-fm/
Wed, 02 Sep 2015 13:55:20 +0000https://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=195263Hywel and Jamie: you have both been voted out of the rockin' Church. Here are your best bits.]]>

Hywel and Jamie: you have both been voted out of the rockin’ Church. Here are your best bits.

The duo took over the breakfast show on Rock FM four years ago after a coin flip, and have been waking up Lancashire ever since. On leaving, this video has been created showing some of what they’ve been up to on and off air.

]]>Capital’s new television advert looks like thishttps://radiotoday.co.uk/2015/08/capitals-new-television-advert-looks-like-this/
Fri, 28 Aug 2015 05:41:14 +0000https://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=195195Global has produced an updated version of its 2012 television advert, using core artists to promote the station on TV.]]>

Global has produced an updated version of its 2012 television advert, using core artists to promote the station on TV.

The 30 second spot was uploaded to YouTube this week and features the likes of Little Mix, Olly Murs and Ariana Grande. It promotes Capital as being 24/7 with the biggest artists and the best music, along with the historic strap line of ‘number 1 hit music station’.

We recently took a trip to Liverpool to see the new studios and offices for UTV Media’s Juice FM, and here are the results!

Big Breakfast presenters Adam, Gemma and Imogen welcomed us around One Park West in the centre of the city, as we met presenter Baz Todd, station boss Graham Sarath and the sales team!

Enjoy the three minute tour – and don’t forget to pass it on to your friends and colleagues.

]]>KISS FM UK is looking for The Chosen Onehttps://radiotoday.co.uk/2015/01/kiss-fm-uk-is-looking-for-the-chosen-one/
Tue, 20 Jan 2015 13:44:47 +0000https://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=190460KISS FM's annual search for a new presenter is underway as the Bauer station starts looking for this year's Chosen One.]]>

KISS FM’s annual search for a new presenter is underway as the Bauer station starts looking for this year’s Chosen One.

The station says it is offering “an audition process designed to break down the barriers, offer up a direct route into the media industry” and to “find the hottest new presenter talent to join one of the biggest multi-platform brands in the UK”.

Previous contestants including Andrea Zara, co-host of Live@KISS, Tinea Taylor, Alex Mansuroglu and Joe Flemons have all gone on to present daily shows across the KISS network.

Andrea said: “When I heard about the ad for KISS Chosen One I said to myself I have to do this. This is what I want to do for the rest of my life. I didn’t win but it gave me the chance to showcase myself to all the producers and it worked out for me! So be yourself, have fun, be natural and have a laugh.”

Live auditions are taking place at Westfield London from 10am-4pm on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th January 2015. More details here.

]]>Heart’s Joel and Lorna Walk the Dinosaurhttps://radiotoday.co.uk/2015/01/hearts-joel-and-lorna-walk-the-dinosaur/
Mon, 19 Jan 2015 10:20:41 +0000https://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=190464What happens when you mix Was (Not Was), Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson with a video from Joel and Lorna from Heart North West?]]>

For any listeners wondering what radio presenters get up to at the weekend, this video should help.

Here is Joel and Lorna, breakfast presenters from Heart North West, doing a video to accompany a remix of Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson’s Uptown Funk, mixed in with the classic 1987 hit Walk The Dinosour by Was (Not Was).

You have to see it to believe it, so if you can’t see it above, try here.

A new app from Radioplayer opens up hundreds of UK radio stations on Android Wear smartwatches.
In a demonstration video by Radioplayer’s MD Michael Hill, you can see the app being open by voice command, then the display features a station logo, information about the track or programme selected and play/stop/volume controls. Listeners can swipe sideways to find other stations in their ‘Favourites’, or browse the ‘Recommended’ list, to find stations they might like.
Michael says: “We’ve built radio into computers, phones, tablets, and even cars – but we wanted to see how it might look on a watch. These are hot technology gifts this Christmas, so we worked with the team at All In Media, to get it ready in time.”
Apple’s version, the Apple Watch, is expected to launch in early 2015, but dozens of Android Wear watches are already available from brands like Motorola, Samsung and LG, offering users information at a glance, as well as access to compatible apps. The Android Wear work was done in partnership with All In Media, who build and maintain most of the existing Radioplayer apps.
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Radioplayer is already available on desktop computers and as an app on iPhones, iPads, Android phones, Android tablets, Kindles and Windows Phones, as well as offering a ‘Car Mode’ and integrating with ‘Ford SYNC’ dashboards.
The Radioplayer wearables app will be supported in the New Year with a marketing campaign, reaching out to new owners of Android Wear watches over Christmas.

]]>Presenter Jacqui Blay leaves Pulse 1 after 14 yearshttps://radiotoday.co.uk/2014/11/presenter-jacqui-blay-leaves-pulse-1-after-14-years/
Thu, 06 Nov 2014 11:50:35 +0000https://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=188930UTV presenter Jacqui Blay has left Pulse 1 after 14 years on the air in West Yorkshire. Former Minster FM breakfast presenter Paul Griffiths has taken over her drivetime show. Jacqui has made a video about leaving the station, and reveals where her new job is. Have a watch, you’ll never guess what happens next. […]]]>

UTV presenter Jacqui Blay has left Pulse 1 after 14 years on the air in West Yorkshire.
Former Minster FM breakfast presenter Paul Griffiths has taken over her drivetime show.
Jacqui has made a video about leaving the station, and reveals where her new job is. Have a watch, you’ll never guess what happens next.
If you can’t see the video above, click here.

]]>Tinchy Stryder & Chuckle Brothers on Radio 1https://radiotoday.co.uk/2014/10/tinchy-stryder-chuckle-brothers-on-radio-1/
Thu, 30 Oct 2014 12:21:23 +0000https://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=188754To me to you to Tinchy Stryder. Here's The Chuckle Brothers in the Radio 1 Live Lounge.]]>

Tinchy Stryder & The Chuckle Brothers have just appeared together in the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge.Enjoy.

Pulse 1 and Pulse 2 recently moved to a new studio building in Bradford, after 39 years in Forster Square.
The station launched in 1975 as Pennine Radio and rebranded as The Pulse / Pulse FM on August 3rd 1991.
Join breakfast presenters Danny Mylo and Rosie Madison as they take us behind the scenes at the brand new complex during an open evening yesterday.
Part of the event included a guest slot from Olly Murs, who also appeared live on Pulse 1 and Pulse 2 during the drivetime shows.

]]>Former and current Radio City staff celebratehttps://radiotoday.co.uk/2014/10/former-and-current-radio-city-staff-celebrate-40th/
Mon, 27 Oct 2014 07:09:29 +0000https://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=188599Radio City turned 40 years old last week, and on Friday night previous staff teamed up with current employees for a celebration of radio in Merseyside. Part of the event in Liverpool City Centre included the creation of this video featuring music and video highlights of the station over the last 40 years. Station founder […]]]>

Radio City turned 40 years old last week, and on Friday night previous staff teamed up with current employees for a celebration of radio in Merseyside.
Part of the event in Liverpool City Centre included the creation of this video featuring music and video highlights of the station over the last 40 years. Station founder Terry Smith addressed an invited audience including Pete Waterman, Gillian Reynolds and Dave Lincoln.
The station launched on 21 October 1974 with an announcement by Managing Director Terry Smith. The first words were “It’s two minutes to six on Monday October 21st 1974. For the very first time, this is 194 Radio City broadcasting to Merseyside.”

See all the photos taken on the night by former Station Producer Alasdair Stirling here.

]]>That UKIP CALYPSO song by Mike Readhttps://radiotoday.co.uk/2014/10/that-ukip-calypso-song-by-mike-read/
Tue, 21 Oct 2014 10:11:21 +0000https://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=188364We avoid politics here at RadioToday but when one of our industry's best known presenters makes the headlines, we just have to mention it.]]>

We avoid politics here at RadioToday but when one of our industry’s best known presenters makes the headlines, we just have to mention it.
Mike Read has created this song about UKIP – and the media has accused him of being racist because he performs it with a mock Caribbean accent, whilst singing the praises of UKIP leader Nigel Farage.
Speaking on BBC Radio Berkshire, he said: “If anyone has taken it the wrong way, many apologies. But it was never meant to be remotely racist. It’s an old-fashioned political satire.. you can’t sing a calypso with a Surrey accent.
“I love all the cultures and creeds around the world.”UPDATE 22/10/14: The song has been withdrawn from sale. Mike Read said: “I’m so sorry that the song unintentionally caused offence. That was never my intention and I apologise unreservedly if anyone has taken offence.
“I’ve asked the record company to withdraw the single immediately.”
See it for yourself above or click here.

]]>Radio's Mitch Johnson joins Chris Moyleshttps://radiotoday.co.uk/2014/10/radios-mitch-johnson-joins-chris-moyles/
Sun, 12 Oct 2014 12:36:16 +0000https://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=188157Voice over Mitch Johnson is one of the special guests on Chris Moyles latest "Week in the Life" video.]]>

Voice over Mitch Johnson is one of the special guests on Chris Moyles latest “Week in the Life” video.
Watch above or try here if you’re on the app.

Popular hospital radio DJ Ivan Brackenbury has created a “fly on the wall” documentary highlighting his life as a volunteer.
The character, the creation of radio presenter and comedian Tom Binns, has been touring theatres and events around the world and also featured at Edinburgh.
See the short video above or try here if you’re on the app.

]]>Watch Alex Lester: The Movie right herehttps://radiotoday.co.uk/2014/10/watch-alex-lester-the-movie-right-here/
Sun, 05 Oct 2014 14:35:51 +0000https://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=170464A trailer for Alex Lester: The Movie has appeared online today, which, if it was real, would be the best radio movie of all time.]]>

A preview for Alex Lester: The Movie has appeared online today, which, if it was real, would be the best radio movie of all time.
Yes, even better than Pump up the Volume and Howard Stern’s Private Parts. Don’t believe us? Watch below or click here.
Starring Nick Grimshaw, Vanessa Feltz, Tony Blackburn, Ken Bruce, Lynn Bowles, Michael Ball, Dermot O’Leary, Janie Long, James Walshe and even The Dark Lord himself.
It was created and edited by Alex’s producer James Walshe, along with Tom Davies and marks the end of Alex’s 28 years on weekday overnight radio.

]]>Moyles videos branded "rubbish" by Penkhttps://radiotoday.co.uk/2014/09/moyles-videos-branded-rubbish-by-penk/
Sun, 21 Sep 2014 20:41:21 +0000https://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=139791Chris Moyles' 'life' videos - which are now in week 4 - have been criticised by former broadcaster Steve Penk for being rubbish and late.]]>

Chris Moyles’ ‘life’ videos – which are now in week 4 – have been criticised by former broadcaster Steve Penk for being rubbish and late.
Penk says “It doesn’t matter how many times you tweet this, it’s still rubbish, the public aren’t stupid. 2 yrs too late with this idea.”
This week’s video included some filming at the home of Steph and Dom from the television show Goggle Box – during a visit from Moyles and fellow radio folk Gavin Inskip, Simon Hirst and others.
His first video, posted earlier this month, so far has over 22,000 views, with the latest having almost 7,000 since it was posted two days ago.
Chris Moyles replied saying “Don’t use my name to gain some headlines for yourself. Do something interesting and see what happens. Or just go away. Either or”

.@StevePenk Don't use my name to gain some headlines for yourself. Do something interesting and see what happens. Or just go away. Either or

]]>The making of Chris Evans' main jingle for BBC Radio 2https://radiotoday.co.uk/2014/09/the-making-of-chris-evans-main-jingle/
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 20:40:38 +0000https://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=123567Here's the story of the Chris Evans Gospel jingle, by Jem Godfrey.]]>

Here’s the story of the Chris Evans Gospel jingle, by Wise Buddah’s Jem Godfrey.
It was presented to the delegates at the recent Imaging Days conference in Holland in which hundreds of imaging and production professionals gathered for two days of sessions.
In one of the sessions by Wise Buddah, this video was shown explaining the process behind putting together the now-famous morning show jingle.
“You start with a blank sheet of paper in a bit of a moral panic, and then you just sort of potter about the piano for a little bit.. and eventually something works and before you know it, it’s on the radio!” said Jem.
Jem Godfrey works for Wise Buddah, producers of the current BBC Radio 2 jingle package. He was responsible, with Bill Padley at Wise Buddah music, for many UK number one hits including Atomic Kitten’s platinum-selling single, “Whole Again”, which earned the pair two Ivor Novello Award nominations, and the production and remixing of the international hit version of “Kiss Kiss” by Holly Valance.

In the annual Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park event yesterday, an unscheduled event occurred which saw 50,000 people witnes Tony Blackburn doing the YMCA on stage.
But did he manage to do the whole song all the way without getting boo’d off? Have a watch..
And in case you missed it, here it is.

]]>Kingdom FM presenters climb Forth Bridgehttps://radiotoday.co.uk/2014/09/kingdom-fm-presenters-climb-forth-bridge/
Mon, 15 Sep 2014 08:23:44 +0000https://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=112548Kingdom FM's breakfast show presenters Ian and Vanessa have been broadcasting from the top of the Forth Road Bridge.]]>

Kingdom FM’s breakfast show presenters Ian and Vanessa have been broadcasting from the top of the Forth Road Bridge.
Ian and Vanessa climbed the North Tower of the Forth Road Bridge after a limited number of people got the chance to experience the top to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Bridge.​
The station also spent two days broadcasting from Traffic Scotland to mark the occasion.
See the video above or app users try here.

What happens when you throw an Ice Bucket over a presenter live on-air? Let’s find out.
Those words were no doubt spoken in the Bauer offices in Glasgow this morning as Robin Galloway’s producer Kieran Welsby decided to cover Robin – and all the studio equipment – in melting ice.
Robin told us: “This knocked my co host Jo’s microphone off line and caused a temporary glitch with the digital faders – all of which had to be re-set. Luckily there was no dead air.”
It happened at 8:20 Wednesday morning during the networked breakfast show on Clyde, Forth, Northsound, MFR 2, Tay AM and Westsound. Robin added: “For a couple of minutes Kieran thought his UK radio career was all washed up but several dish towels later – normal service was resumes. Tomorrow’s show will be brought to you by Plenty Kitchen Roll.”
If you can’t see the video above – try here.

]]>Video: A week in the life of Chris Moyleshttps://radiotoday.co.uk/2014/08/video-a-week-in-the-life-of-chris-moyles/
Sun, 31 Aug 2014 13:15:14 +0000https://radiotoday.co.uk/?p=83685Chris Moyles has made his first ever official YouTube video by sharing a typical week in his life.]]>

Chris Moyles has made his first ever official YouTube video by sharing a typical week in his life.
Part 1 starts with him chatting with Ross King in Hollywood (obviously, a typical start to any typical week). Then he’s in downtown LA trying to get into a Ed Sheeran concert.
We don’t know if these videos will be regular, but if you want to know what Chris has been up to since leaving the BBC Radio 1 breakfast show, this might help.
If you can’t see the video above – try here.

This is what happened when LBC breakfast presenter Nick Ferrari became a bus conductor for the day.
Last time Transport Commissioner Sir Peter Hendy was on his show, he revealed he sometimes drives a Routemaster as a way of relaxing.
Nick offered his help as a bus conductor, so last week, they set off in an old Routemaster on the number 15H bus from Trafalgar Square to Tower Hill.

As Magic 105.4 starts broadcasting from One Golden Square, Richie from Christian O’Connell’s breakfast show attempted to hit tennis balls at Magic’s studio window.
The video description reads: “On the day the Magic Breakfast show moved into the same building as the Christian O’Connell Breakfast show on Absolute Radio, Christian sent Richie to prank Neil Fox by hitting tennis balls at his studio window…”
You have to see the video for yourself to believe it.

Kiss FM UK will showcase live sessions on-air this weekend in a special programme featuring original tracks, cover versions and KISSTORY Tributes.
Featured tracks will be played from Ed Sheeran, Kiesza, Katy B, Clean Bandit, Rixton, Ella Henderson, Neon Jungle, Austin Mahone and Nicole Scherzinger.
The programme will be available to listen and watch this Saturday and Sunday on the station’s YouTube Channel and Kiss Kube app.